Event
5th December 2026 - 24th December 2026
Santa Specials at Peak Rail
Santa Specials Santa and his Railway Helpers invite you to get Christmas off to a magical start by riding Santa's festive steam train!
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5th December 2026 - 24th December 2026
Santa and his Railway Helpers invite you to get Christmas off to a magical start by riding Santa’s festive steam train, through the delightful Derwent Valley. Join them on their special train at Peak Rail from Rowsley South Station. As you sit back and enjoy the journey, a variety of professional entertainers will perform for you, Santa and his helpers will make their way through the train and meet everyone at their seat. Santa will have with him a wonderful age suitable gift for all the children. Children will receive a drink and snack each, whilst Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie.
Our ever popular Santa Special Trains Depart on:
- Saturday 5th,
- Sunday 6th
- Saturday 12th
- Sunday 13th
- Saturday 19th
- Sunday 20th
- Tuesday 22nd,
- Wednesday 23rd
- Thursday 24th
At the following times:
10:30, 12:20, 14:10, 16:00 (Does not run on 24th December)
Fares held at 2025 prices!
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